When Does "Duration" Become a Less Accurate Predictor of Expected

question 123

Multiple Choice

When does "duration" become a less accurate predictor of expected change in security prices?

• A)As interest rate shocks increase in size.
• B)As interest rate shocks decrease in size.
• C)When maturity distributions of an FI's assets and liabilities are considered.
• D)As inflation decreases.
• E)When the leverage adjustment is incorporated.

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